Why are french fries unhealthy?

7/9 experts say no. French fries may seem the least of all evils when perusing a bar food menu. Potatoes are a health food, and what's a French fry but a potato heated with a little oil? read more

Why French Fries are One of the Most Unhealthy Foods French fries served in American restaurants often come dipped in corn oil even before they are fried. Processed corn oil is considered one of the worst kinds of oils for the human body. read more

They’re unhealthy because they’re fried carbohydrates with little food value outside of calories, fat, and, well, carbs. There’s the salt too. I’m pretty sure that the old adage “If it tastes good, it is bad for you” was coined for French Fries. I love them anyhow. read more

A record number of experts weighed in on this one—we didn’t want to take no for an answer—but regretfully, 7 out of the total 9 give French fries a big thumbs down. read more